Donna Kritz-Silverstein

Donna Kritz-Silverstein, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science within the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California San Diego. With a doctorate in psychology and statistics from New York University, she has conducted epidemiological research for over 30 years.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (minor in Statistics) from New York University

Dr. Kritz-Silverstein's research spans multiple domains of public health and aging:

• Chronic Disease: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes
• Bone Health: Bone density, osteoporosis
• Neurology: Cognitive function in elderly populations
• Women's Health: Long-term effects of hysterectomy, pregnancy, and estrogen use
• Oral Health: Dental student stress and access to care

Publications (2003-2023) demonstrate expertise in:

• Clinical Trials methodology
• Hormonal Influences on cognition
• Geriatric Populations analysis
• Health Services research

Scientific recognition includes:

• Advisor of the Year (2013) from UCSD Pre-Dental Society

Research contributions include:

• Principal/Coinvestigator roles in NIH and industry-sponsored trials
• Long-term involvement (since 1986) in the Rancho Bernardo Study
• Publications in Menopause, Maturitas, and JOURNAL series